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Ward Brothers Bluebill

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)

Ward Brothers – Broadbill – 2022
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesScaup/BluebillPoseTurned headSize14"

The catalog record

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936 14 in. long

A classic Ward form with a flared bill and paddle tail and a turned head. The underside of the carving is twice struck with a "CRH" brand. In working paint with moderate gunning wear, including a tight age line in neck. Some overpaint has been taken down to original paint.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
14 Oct 2026——$625
3 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$5,460
3 Oct 2026—Original$4,260
24 Sep 2026—Original$2,520
25 Jul 2026Excellent—$4,800

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales